Robert Jenrick Emerges Victorious in Tory Leadership Contest
Robert Jenrick Leads the Charge
Former work and pensions secretary Mel Stride has been knocked out of the Conservative leadership contest, as ex-immigration minister Robert Jenrick topped the ballot in the second round.
Jenrick clinched 33 votes, while former business secretary Kemi Badenoch recorded 28 supporters in the ballot on Tuesday.
Competitive Landscape
- Former home secretary James Cleverly and Tom Tugendhat tied on 21 votes.
- Stride received support from just 16 fellow Tory MPs.
The result marked a surge in votes for Jenrick, who picked up five backers since the last round, and Badenoch, who gained an extra six.
Another round of ballots will continue on October 9 and 10, leading to an eventual run-off, with the victor announced on November 2.
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